Patents by Inventor Kevin E. Higgins

Kevin E. Higgins has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 5987816
    Abstract: A fortified gate system and locking mechanism which utilizes spring loaded locking mechanisms, triggered by the impact of an object such as a vehicle, to interlock a gate, a brace, and fortified anchoring devices. This interconnected structure forms an energy absorbing, impenetrable barrier. Because the gate system functions as a normal gate until an instance of attempted crashing entry, it provides reasonable accessibility while maintaining a high level of security. The present device also includes a gate anchor and locking system which is operable independent of the direction in which the gate is impacted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 23, 1999
    Assignee: The Tymetal Corporation
    Inventors: Kenneth C. Fischer, Kevin E. Higgins
  • Patent number: 5740629
    Abstract: A fortified gate system and locking mechanism is disclosed which utilizes spring loaded locking mechanisms, triggered by the impact of an object such as a vehicle, to interlock a gate, a brace, and fortified anchoring devices. This interconnected structure forms an energy absorbing, impenetrable barrier. Because the gate system functions as a normal gate until an instance of attempted crashing entry, it provides reasonable accessibility while maintaining a high level of security.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 21, 1998
    Assignee: The Tymetal Corporation
    Inventors: Kenn C. Fischer, Kevin E. Higgins, Ronald J. Massa